WELCOME FRIENDS.
Rev. Prentice D. Marsh
7956 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
TTY/VP: 773-723-3737
VOICE: 773-723-3232
MARK 7:31-37
31Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged him to place his hand on the man.
33After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. 34He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”). 35At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.
36Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. 37People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”
Ephphatha Information & Updates:
Vacation Bible School!
School is almost out for the summer and Ephphatha is offering fun bible based activities to keep our children focused on the Goodness of God. Registration for Vacation Bible School is now open for deaf, hard of hearing and children of deaf adults from ages 5 to 10. For more information please visit our VBS page under Outreach or just click here: VBS Information.
Donate items for Lutheran World Relief Kits to help people in need.
This Lenten season, our congregation is taking part in LWR’s Baskets of Promise appeal. Each week in Lent, we’ll collect items to form LWR Personal Care Kits that help impoverished people stay healthy in life’s most challenging situations. Check the bulletin each week for the collection schedule. If you have any questions, please contact: Yolanda Marash [email protected]
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Free Tax Preparation!
January 19th -April 15th is tax season. Have you done your taxes yet? Don't wait until the last minute. The Center for Economic Progress has several center locations in Chicago and surrounding suburbs with tax professionals that will assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals and familes with preparing their taxes. For more details you can view the attached flyer below or vist The Center for Economic Progress' website at: http://www.economicprogress.org/
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Shoe Drive Success!
Ephphatha participated in a shoe drive in support of the nonprofit orgainzation Stuff for the Poor (SFTP). Stuff for the Poor collects used shoes to raise money for the education of AIDS orphan childern in Tanzania. Ephphatha members and friends of Ephphatha showed their community spirit and donated a generous amount of shoes to support a worthy cause. A great big thanks to all for your willingness to help. Ephphatha applauds SFTP for their wonderful efforts! If you are interested in learning more about SFTP and would like to host a shoe drive in your community please visit their website for more information: http://www.stuffforthepoor.org/index.html
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Celebrating Black History Month!
Ephphatha celebrates Black History Month in honor of all the African-Americans that have made indelible contributions to society. We also take this time to reflect on the arduous but triumphant civil rights movement in the United States. Let us recognize and learn from the struggles of the past and allow our victories to serve as an instrument of empowerment. We honor all of our black leaders celebrate, our history and pray for our future. May God Bless us all!
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Revivify Continues!
On Friday, November 23, 2012, Ephphatha Lutheran Church of the Deaf
was truly "Revivified" (bought back to life)! Ephphatha hosted an unforgettable celebration where you truly witnessed the Holy Spirit taking control of our hearts, hands and souls. God Blessed Ephphatha with a full house of support from family, friends, (old and new), neighbors and more than eight different churches working in deaf ministry!
"Revivify" continues into 2013! Ephphatha continues to receive accolades from this memorable event. A great big thank you, to those who joined us and gave their support in our time of need. We are looking forward to celebrating God's Goodness again in fall 2013.
Please continue to visit our website for updates. God Bless.
To view pictures from Ephphatha's Revivify Gospel Concert follow this link: http://elcofthedeaf.weebly.com/photos.html
was truly "Revivified" (bought back to life)! Ephphatha hosted an unforgettable celebration where you truly witnessed the Holy Spirit taking control of our hearts, hands and souls. God Blessed Ephphatha with a full house of support from family, friends, (old and new), neighbors and more than eight different churches working in deaf ministry!
"Revivify" continues into 2013! Ephphatha continues to receive accolades from this memorable event. A great big thank you, to those who joined us and gave their support in our time of need. We are looking forward to celebrating God's Goodness again in fall 2013.
Please continue to visit our website for updates. God Bless.
To view pictures from Ephphatha's Revivify Gospel Concert follow this link: http://elcofthedeaf.weebly.com/photos.html